Nitrate Poisoning in Livestock

by Kory Swanson | Feb 10, 2022 | Understanding Nitrates

Nitrate toxicity is sometimes a lethal problem for livestock especially during the fall. The amount of nitrate accumulated within the plant depends on two factors: the rate of uptake by the plant from the soil, and the rate the plant reduces it. If uptake exceeds the...

Alternative Feeds for Cattle During Drought

by Kory Swanson | Jan 20, 2022 | Drought

When deciding on an alternative feeding program, there are several options to consider. The goal is to re-breed cows while maintaining calving intervals, maintain pounds of calf produced per cow, and minimize feed costs per pound of calf sold.   Quick Facts...

Colorado Farms and Ranches Risk Nitrate Poisoning in Drought Stressed Forage

by Kory Swanson | Jan 20, 2022 | Understanding Nitrates

  Don’t graze or feed drought injured crops with cattle or other ruminant livestock unless they have been tested for Nitrates. Five thousand parts per million is considered the upper safe limit for nitrate nitrogen in livestock forage. It should be noted that the...

Beware of Nitrates

by Kory Swanson | Jan 20, 2022 | Drought

Drought conditions throughout many areas in the intermountain west and great plains can cause several plants and harvested forages the potential to accumulate excessive levels of nitrates. All plants contain some nitrates, however, in years such as 2002, forages grown...

Winter Safety for Travel

by Kory Swanson | Jan 19, 2022 | Winter Weather

All drivers should take extra safety precautions while driving in winter weather conditions. According to the NHTSA, in 2019, there were 440 fatal crashes and approximately 33,000 injury crashes that occurred in wintry conditions. Before you hit the road, prepare your...